Patricia Murphy, 76, of South Portland, passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, April 25, 2012. She was born April 17, 1936 a daughter of the late Kathryn Lawrence Price. Patricia was raised by Martha and Lendall Greenleaf.
She graduated from South Portland in 1954. Patricia was a member of the chorus and the drama club.
She was known by many as "Doodie" to her friends and "Nan" to many others. For many years, Patricia worked as a secretary at General Motors until she was a stay at home mom caring for her four children. She enjoyed music, cooking, reading and her television shows. Patricia will be remembered as a social butterfly, always enjoying spending time with others.
She is survived by her children: Mark Murphy and his spouse Henry Kennard of R.I., Alicia Hartman and her husband, Augustine of Scarborough, Laurie Murphy of S. Portland, and Darin Murphy of TX; 4 grandchildren: Michael and his wife Jennifer, Travis, Justin and Carly; 3 great-grandchildren: Chase, Mason and Makayla; her siblings: James Greenleaf, Maryjane Currier, George Greenleaf, Steven Greenleaf and Martha Ann Biddermann.
Patricia was predeceased by her husband Richard H. Murphy in July of 2008 and by her sister Eleanor Fox.
Family and friends are invited to a time of Visitation from 10-12 on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Jones, Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home 199 Woodford St. Portland, where a Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers Memorial Donations may be made to the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House 11 Hunnewell Drive Scarborough, ME 04074
Please visit www.jones,richandhutchins.com for further information and to sign Patricia's guestbook.
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